Answers to the Trivia Questions
TommysTunes - Classic Rock Trivia1)
Who sang "96 Tears"?
? and The Mysterians
2)
The group called Them had a hit with "G-l-o-r-i-a". Who was the lead
singer?
Van Morrison
3)
"In A Gadda Da Vida" was a misunderstanding of what title?
In The Garden Of Eden
4)
Dion had a big hit with "Abraham, Martin, and John". His first hits
were with what group?
The Belmonts
5)
Who are the 2 guys in the picture above (their real names)?
Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda
6)
What song inspired the term "Heavy Metal"?
Born To Be Wild
7) Who's
voice can be heard as a background vocal in Carly Simon's "You're So
Vain?"
Mick Jagger
8)
Many of you know Elton John's real name. But who did he get Elton and
John from?
Elton Dean and Long John Baldry
9)
Who was the Walrus?
The Walrus Was Paul
10)
The song "Black Magic Woman" became most famous for Santana's version.
But what super group did the
song first, having been written by one of it's founding members, Peter
Green?
Fleetwood Mack
11)
Before Neal Schon became a founding member of Journey, what group did
he tour with at the age of 15?
Santana
12)
Who is the female artist with the most NO. 1 hits in the USA?
Mariah Carey (18, second only to The Beatles with 20)
13)
What is a Buffalo Springfield?
A steam roller
14)
On the carry-out groove on one side of Joe Walsh album: The Smoker You
Drink the Player You Get,
there is
a written message that reads:
"Y-because
we like you"
15)
Just heard this on the radio. Who sang it?
"Dead
Skunk" ("In the middle of the road")
Loudon Wainwright III
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doqTSev-_lQ
16)
Remember the song, "White Bird"? What was the name of the group who
sang it?
It's A Beautiful Day
17)
What was The Beatles song released from Magical Mystery Tour that did
not reach No. 1?
Strawberry Fields
Forever
18)
On March 13, 1964, The Beatles had 4 songs that occupied the first four spots in the Top 10.
(An accomplishment never before achieved or repeated since, and most likely never will be.)
What were they and in what order?
#1 She Loves You #2 I Want To Hold Your Hand #3 Please, Please Me #4 Twist and Shout
19)
A & M Records was named from the surnames of its two founders. What was the name of the founder whose surname started with A?
Herb Alpert
20)
Who sang the theme song for the late night TV show "The Midnight Special" in the 70's and early 80's?
?
Johnny Rivers
23) Who is the only artist to ever sell-out 4 nights in a row at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado
Huey Lewis & The News
24.) An original member of The Byrds changed his name to Roger while he was in the group. What was his first name before he became Roger?
Jim McGuinn
25.) Although Jimi made "Hey Joe" famous, what was the name of the "One Hit Wonder" group who first had a hit with "Hey Joe"?
The Leaves
26.) The phrase "Mr Mojo Risin' " is an anagram for the singer's real name, and he sang the phrase over and over in one of the group's hit songs. Who is the singer, and what's the name of the song?
Jim Morrison / L.A. Woman
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